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Juan Soto Isn't Having a Juan Soto Year
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Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
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Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
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Padres obtain All-Star Juan Soto from Nationals in eight-player blockbuster - The Boston Globe
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Padres vs. Angels Player Props: Juan Soto – July 3
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Juan Soto discusses Nationals trade to Padres, makes debut - The Washington Post
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Newcomers Soto, Drury highlight Padres' 9-1 win over Rockies - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Juan Soto hits two home runs, Rockies fall to Padres 8-5
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Padres acquire All-Star outfielder Juan Soto from the Nationals - Chicago Sun-Times
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Nationals rally against Darvish, Hader to beat Padres 3-1 - WTOP News